Auto accidents are known to cause a variety of injuries that may not be readily apparent directly after the collision. These injuries can include sprains and strains, herniated discs and whiplash. The good news is that Cornerstone Family Chiro provides auto accident injury treatments for individuals who have recently or not so recently been in a collision.
Common Injuries Experienced in a Car Accident
When you are in a car accident, your body ricochets between the seatbelt and seat, which can cause whiplash. If you have your hands on the steering wheel or stick-shift, your wrist may experience sprains and strains, and your knees may impact the dash, causing bruising and injuries to the knees. You may also experience shoulder injuries from being held back by the seatbelt and herniated discs in your lower back and neck.
Signs You Have a Car Accident Injury that Needs Chiropractic Treatment
Depending on your auto accident injury, you may experience a wide range of symptoms. If you have whiplash, you may experience an increase in headaches, a stiff or sore neck and sensitivity to light and sound. In severe instances, you may also experience pain and soreness in your upper back and tingling down one or both arms.
If you have a joint injury in your knees, wrists or shoulders, you may experience pain, inflammation, and loss of range of motion. If you experience a herniated disc during your accident, you may have pain in the area of the disc herniation as well as pain that radiates into the legs.
Auto Accident Injury Treatments from Cornerstone Family Chiro
Our auto accident injury chiropractor provides treatments for whiplash, shoulder, wrist and knee injuries and herniated discs that are the result of a car accident.
Chiropractic Adjustments and Care
Chiropractic adjustments and our chiropractic care modalities are used to treat joint misalignments in the back, neck and extremity joints. These treatments help decrease healing times, reduce inflammation and improve the range of motion of the joints.
Targeted Massage Therapy
Targeted massage therapy is used to help relax muscles and tendons in order to help reduce pain and inflammation while improving localized circulation. Massage therapy can be utilized before or after chiropractic adjustments.
Why Should I See a Chiropractor First?
There is no such thing as a little accident. Studies show that if one vehicle going 5 mph hits a stopped vehicle, enough force is produced to cause muscle damage. Never let the amount of damage to your vehicle determine in your mind the extent of your injuries; they are not directly related. There are few human experiences that take a similar physical toll on our bodies as an auto accident. Everyone who has been involved in an auto accident should be examined for injuries as well as probability for future disability.
Unless you see exposed bone, lose consciousness, or think you may be experiencing life-threatening symptoms you should stay out of the Emergency Room. Here are a few reasons why the Emergency Room should not be your first stop:
| The Emergency Room | Your Medical Doctor | Cornerstone Chiropractic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Wait Time | Who knows? Expect 2-4 hours before you are seen. | Could be a couple of days...up to one month! | We can see you today! |
| Will I Consult with a Doctor? | Unless you're bleeding uncontrollably or can see exposed bone...not likely. | Eventually, for a couple of minutes. | Immediately! Your FREE consult is with the doctor and your entire exam is done by him. |
| Will they take x-rays? | Probably | No. Most MD offices don't have X-Ray. They will send you to a different facility. | Yes! Our office is Equipped to take the appropriate post-accident X-Rays |
| How Much Will It Cost Me? (How much of my PIP insurance will be lost as a result) | Average visit of this type will cost you a minimum of $1,000. Expect cost to reach $2,000-$3,000! | Varied. Remember, you will be sent out for some services. Expect to pay between $500-$1,000. Oh, by the way, many MD offices won't deal with your auto insurance. They will bill you directly! | Your consultation is FREE! The examination, X-Rays, and your complete Report of Findings (not available in the ER) is $405 of your PIP. |
| If needed, what Treatment will be given? | Unless your injuries are immediately life-threatening, you will receive advice for home treatment and will likely be referred for treatment. | Muscle relaxers and pain killers for temporary relief of symptoms. Then (if you're lucky) a referral to a chiropractor. | A complete rehabilitative care plan to fix you now and stop any permanent damage. Click HERE for more details! |
Why Is Rehab Care So Important?
Many people wonder why their bodies start to feel so old while they're so young. The fact is, your body was built to last a very long time. The problem is that when we hurt ourselves, we often take whatever pill, potion, or lotion that will mask the pain. We never actually fix what went wrong and slowly and quietly our body degenerates and these old injuries cause lasting damage.
The rehabilitation care offered at Cornerstone is a unique type of care that follows the healing laws of your body. It utilizes chiropractic, massage, stretching, exercising, and other therapies to bring your body back to its pre-injury condition. We also show you how to keep it that way and optimize your health so that future injuries will be of less detriment.
Only by properly rehabilitating your injuries can you be sure that there are no long-term complications or disabilities. Your body will stay healthier longer, and you will find that while everyone around you gets older and slower, you can keep your body working at peak performance.